President orders armed forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with chemical weapons in the wake of gas attack on Douma 3.01am BST James Mattis, the US defence secretary, is speaking now. 2.59am BST The MoD said the strike in Homs was designed to “maximise the destruction of the stockpiled chemicals and to minimise any risks of contamination to the surrounding area”. It said the facility is “some distance” from any known concentrations of civilian habitation.It said initial indications showed the attack was successful. Continue reading…
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